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Dumfries and Galloway Council has agreed a series of principles to guide its engagement with the Scottish Government’s proposed programme of public service reform.

Detailed design, investigations and cost work would inform future decision on construction.

Councillors to consider medium-term financial strategy and framework for managing council-wide change.

Major projects including flood protection, schools, transport improvements and regeneration schemes continue to move forward.

The 2026 Qualifications Scotland (QS) results present a mixed picture, with strong attainment in S4 and some encouraging improvements in S5 attainment.